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Expected gains in Q3FY24 for Airtel hinge on fare hike, steady growth

Mobile subscribers saw net additions of 3.3 million to 345.6 million. The average revenue per user (ARPU) rose to Rs 208, up nearly 3 per cent quarter-on-quarter

LIC Housing Finance targets upgrade after stable performance in Q3

The credit cost was stable sequentially at 0.6 per cent while write-offs moderated to Rs 57.7 crore

GAIL's stronger-than-expected Q3FY24 performance may be priced in

The management claimed improved realisation was key and higher petrochemical sales, improved marketing margins, and reduced petchem costs contributed to the good performance

RBI curbs on Patym to have major impact but valuation remains attractive

The fintech firm said it will compensate by expanding existing relationships with third-party banks to distribute payments, financial services and products

PNB: Upsides capped as strong Q3 show, outlook reflected in valuations

Net interest income grew 12% YoY to Rs 10,300 crore as net interest margins improved 4 basis points QoQ to 3.15%

Strong launch pipeline factored into realty major DLF's valuations

The rental income in DCCDL's commercial portfolio increased by 8 per cent YoY to Rs 1,100 crore with a 21 per cent rise in retail income

Mixed outlook for Tata Steel stock as global demand remains soft

In Q3FY24, Tata Steel's standalone revenue increased by 2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 34,700 crore, in line with consensus

Token tales, failure, and more

Four standout books of 2023 offer a nuanced outlook on ageing, failing, thinking and everything in between

Indus Towers may emit weak signals as Vodafone Idea concerns persist

The rental revenue growth was due to the addition of 7,600 towers, and 7,200 co-locations implying a reduction in the average sharing factor (ASF) sequentially to 1.72x from 1.74x

Outlook healthy for UltraTech amidst higher competition, revenue grows 8%

The management estimates that capacity utilisation will improve to 80-85 per cent in Q4 from 77 per cent in Q3. Demand has recovered, except in the North

ICICI Bank stock shines in a dull market on good performance in Q3

The net advances grew by 18.5 per cent YoY and 3.9 per cent QoQ. Deposits stood at Rs 13.3 trillion, with CASA ratio at 39.4 per cent down 20 bps sequentially

AC manufacturer Voltas stock hots up on hopes of a cooler outlook

Manufacturers have also started to stock channels in anticipation of summer demand which may kick in from Q4FY24

Near-term margin pressures to persist for Tata Communications stock

The consolidated operating profit grew 12 per cent Q-o-Q to Rs 1,130 crore led by Kaleyra, which turned the operating profit positive

Multiple headwinds ahead for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company

Commission expenses and expenses of management (EOM) dragged down the profitability. The net profit grew just 2.4 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 227 crore

Strong growth rates in Q3FY24 hold more target gains for ICICI Lombard

The growth may be driven by a pickup in the motor segment as competition eases and an increased focus on retail health. Merger synergies could result in higher yields

PNC Infratech sale could lead to valuation upgrades for road assets

National highway bid pipeline has recovered from a low of Rs 15,900 cr in December 2023 to Rs 68,400 cr in January 2024

Lower growth estimates likely to keep HDFC Life stock under pressure

HDFC Life reported Q3FY24 annual premium equivalent (APE) at Rs 3,190 crore which was more than 10 percent below consensus and down 4.5 percent Y-o-Y

Margin gains to support cement companies amid slowing demand in Q3

Most cement majors are pushing capex in anticipation of long-term demand

Crypto emerges from the shadows

US decision to allow spot bitcoin ETFs marks the latest win for this asset class

Higher demand could offset competitive pressures for housing finance cos

Can Fin Homes would see credit costs normalize after it took a provision of Rs 40 crore for fraud in Q2FY24 but net profit may fall by 5.0 per cent QoQ to Rs 1,390 crore